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Four more days to go to apply; www.foodworksireland.ie/the-programme/3-book-your-place/
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Who would you vote for?


Aviva Cohen from Neuro Hero: A family support package that tackles social isolation for families living with communication difficulties.

David Rane & Neasa Ní Chianáin from Soilsiu Films: Using actors from local youth groups to produce a web drama series highlighting and tackling social issues faced by school children in Ireland today.

Emma Murphy from The Turning Institute: Providing therapist designed and clinically proven online programmes for adults with eating disorders, as well as providing online training for GPs.

Fiona Foley from Siel Bleu Ireland: Adding life to years and years to life through adapted physical activity programmes.

George Boyle from Fumbally Exchange: Providing affordable, flexible, alternative workplaces and programmes for innovative and creative professionals.

Graham Jones & Salla Heron from Solas Project: Providing a dynamic prison based, rugby themed youth development programme for young offenders, including effective post release support to develop self-awareness and encourage personal responsibility.

James Corbett & Margaret Keane from MissionV Education: Promoting game-based learning and providing an online platform that allows students to develop engaging, curriculum-aligned learning experiences.

James Whelton from Coder Dojo: An Irish led, global network of free, not-for-profit computer clubs where young people learn to code and develop websites, apps, games and more.

John Egan from Archipelago: Building an Irish community of young entrepreneurs working with each other and for each other, to promote enterprise as a viable life choice for Ireland's youth.

John Evoy from Irish Men's Sheds Association: Promoting and supporting the devlopment of Men's Sheds in Irish communities, so that all men in Ireland have an opportunity to improve their wellbeing.

John Murphy & Edel Moloney from Speedpak: Utilising workplace learning as the foundation to achieve an educational qualification so that adults who left school early can reach their potential.

Larry Donnelly from Public Interest Law Alliance: Promoting the use of law to make a difference in the lives of marginalised and disadvantaged people in Ireland.

Lucy Masterson from Hireland: Kickstarting a burst of job creation in Ireland - one job at a time.

Marcella Finnerty from Village Counselling Service: Providing a rapid, frontline and comprehensive response to the mental health needs of the community, including services for families, individuals and children.

Rachel Cassen from LEAP: Empowering families experiencing disability to lead self directed, empowered lives and to be actively involved in their community.

Steven Daly from Camara Ireland: Working to reform the current education system, and empower educators in disadvantaged communities, to provide world class education to all.

Tony Griffin from Soar Foundation: Inspiring young people to fulfill their potential.

Trevor White from City of a Thousand Welcomes: Promoting Dublin as a place where tourists receive outstanding hospitality by connecting first-time visitors with proud Dubliners.
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Heartaid



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Smart Storage



Zenergy

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Business tips from Insomnia:

- Focus on service
- Invest in staff
- Provide great value
- Offering superb product

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We had a fantastic few days at the Franchise exhibition. What struck me is the number of irish companies that have used franchise as their model to scale their business. Over the coming days we will feature tips from a number of these companies.

Key ingredients of success:
- ethics
- personality (people buy from people)
- enthusiasm
- the concept needs to stand the test of time
- if you buy a franchise, follow the system


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Tips from Diane;

- Remember they invest their own money
- Have all the information
- Make sure you have an exit strategy


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Hi,

I am interested in funding out if any companies in the republic have used Northern Irish companies as the springboard for exporting to England? What was the learning? What to do and what not to do?

Ron
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The Franchise exhibtion is on this wee. Here is Orna Stokes talking about it;





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I had the pleasure of being at the Angelmeetup last week at startupbootcamp (www.eventelephant.com/angelmeetup2012). Here are some tips of top entrepreneurs who were speaking at the event. To summaris the tips:

Bill Liao:
Get your story crisp
Absolutely deliver on what you say
Get customers



Martin Kelly

Find your customer
Find your co-founder
DO IT



Danny Moore

Always be closing
Stay close to your customers
Be patient


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SOHO?
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Have a look at theis video and let Alan knwo what you think.

www.smallbusinesscan.com/community/video...-start-up?groupid=99

Ron
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A friend of mine is doing a study on the man or woman behind the entrepreneur and how that impacts on the business. Here is a brief description of the research:

Most entrepreneurship literature has traditionally explored the individual entrepreneur, their personal characteristics, motivation and ability to identify and create opportunities. The focus of my Doctoral research is on the personal relationships (romantic) of the entrepreneur and how these may impact on the entrepreneurial ventures. In order to gather data I need to interview entrepreneurs (either with or without their romantic partners) and discuss the combined dynamics of their relationships and their entrepreneurial activities.

If you are willing to participate in the research or have a view let us know.

Ron
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From Eddie O'Gorman through LinkedIn:

Mathew Forde of FordeCampbell www.fordelaw.com who are excellent
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Frux Holdings

Seeking: investment and mentorship in brand development

David Carey

Frux Holdings Ltd is an active and fast growing distributor of sports nutrition products within Ireland. As well as supplying sports nutrition, clothing and accessories to gyms, leisure centres and sports teams via an online platform (www. sportsfuel.ie), Frux Holdings is also in the process of opening two new retail outlets in March 2012.

The Company enjoy business partnerships with a number of sports nutrition providers, as well as the exclusive rights to distribute Vyomax Nutrition products within Ireland. In conjunction with this, Frux Holdings is actively developing its first proprietary performance enhancing sports nutrition products. Working alongside the School of Human Health and Performance in Dublin City University (DCU), the Company aims to perform clinical trials in developing products which can scientifically improve an athlete’s performance.

FruxHoldings is also developing it’s own range of healthy vitamin and lifestyle drinks. This offers the consumer a healthy alternative to sugary drinks and snacks, while providing essential nutrients on the go.

Frux Holdings was founded by David Carey, an undergraduate student studying Sport Science and Health at DCU.
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